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Thursday, September 26, 2013

NEW ZEALAND INTERIOR STYLE - a beautiful book to inspire

Words by
LeeAnn Yare

Photography by
Larnie Nicolson

New Zealanders are passionate homemakers,
renovating and redesigning their houses to create spaces that reflect their
lives and personalities – Kiwi style.

In handsome hardback New Zealand Interior Style is a
celebration of our inimitable Kiwi creativity and flair, showcasing 24 of the
boldest and brightest homes from around the country – and the clever, eclectic
owners who have created such inspiring and dynamic environments.

Selected by interiors expert
and Mitre 10 Dream Home judge LeeAnn Yare and photographer Larnie Nicolson, the
homes featured in New Zealand Interior Style capture the best in
contemporary Kiwi style – from minimalist to zany and cluttered. Though sourced
locally, the looks achieved are world-class.

Distinctive pieces of
furniture, fabric, art and collectables jump from the pages of New
Zealand Interior Style as you turn each page and marvel at the
ingenious use of colours, patterns and accessories. Whether you want to
recreate the iconic Kiwi bach, the ultimate urban pad, funky villa or rural
retreat, you’ll find a look to emulate in your own home.

An international airline pilot, freelance stylist and
interiors writer, LeeAnn Yare has established a reputation for her brave and
original interpretation of trends, her individual sense of style and a fearless
‘no rules’ approach to interiors. This, combined with Larnie Nicolson’s
captivating photographs, reveals a feast of stunning interiors to inspire Kiwis
to get creative in their own homes.

New Zealand Interior Style is peppered with
design advice and tips from LeeAnn Yare to help readers adapt the looks
showcased, and the accompanying stories reveal how these captivating interiors
were created. A lavish, yet affordable hardback, this is the perfect book for
anyone seeking interior design inspiration relevant to their New Zealand
lifestyle.

LeeAnn Yare enjoyed a rural
upbringing in North-land and lived all over New Zealand before making Auckland
her home. She is the interiors judge on TVNZ’s Mitre 10 Dream Home and also
presents an interiors segment on TV1’s Good Morning programme. She is married
to Glen (also a pilot), and is mother to their two sons Tyler and Dylan.

Larnie Nicolson is an
Auckland-based freelance photographer who was raised in the Waikato by a large
farming family. Her photography career has taken her to London, Sydney and New
York shooting on assignment. Today, Larnie shoots for leading New Zealand and
international publications and creative agencies. She is active in the
photography industry, mentoring young photographers and serving as the AIPA
vice president for two years.